Chaye Alexander

City of West Columbia’s Inaugural Meeting Street Music Fest Promises an Unforgettable Experience of Live Music and Entertainment

The City of West Columbia is thrilled to announce its first-ever Meeting Street Music Fest, to be held on the 500 – 700 Blocks of Meeting Street, West Columbia, on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 4 – 8 PM. This highly anticipated event will showcase an incredible lineup of multiple genres of music, including nationally and […]

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Memorial Day is West Columbia’s kick-off to ecotourism season on the Congaree River, with many other attractions to enjoy 

Memorial Day is a day to honor those who have given their lives to protect our country. This year, Memorial Day is Monday, May 28.   Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer and the official opening of the constantly growing eco-tourism industry in West Columbia. “The Congaree River has become an irresistible and traditional magnet for tubers and […]

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West Columbia restaurants provide perfect Valentines setting, and get unique gifts at the Meeting Street Artisan Market

Valentine’s Day is Tuesday, Feb. 14.  If you want the most-romantic Valentine’s evening, West Columbia has the restaurant venue for you. It also has the place to get that perfect and unique and handmade Valentines Day gift, too.   The West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open in the Interactive Art Park Pavilion, 425 […]

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River District Merchants encouraged to participate in Kinetic Derby Day, April 23

The WeCo River District Merchants Association held its monthly meeting, Thursday at Chayze Lounge on Meeting Street in West Columbia. Chaye Alexander, a WeCo River District Board member, said she moved Chayze Lounge from Columbia to the River District because the area is rising and she saw promise. She has been pleased with the move […]

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The River District Association receives donation from Carolina Together and Gervais Street Bridge Dinner

The River District Association, a business development organization in West Columbia, received a $500 donation from the non-profit Carolina Together. The funds came from the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner that was held in May. Stephanie Amaker, executive director of Carolina Together, presented River District President Steve Cohen a check Friday at WECO Bottle and Biergarten. […]

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